Tue, Jan 10th 2012 12:30 pm
The Lochside Celtic Band, in conjunction with The Wilson House Restaurant and Inn, will host an evening honor the life and works of Scottish poet Robert Burns in what is traditionally known as a "Burns Dinner," or "Burns Supper," on Saturday, Jan. 28.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2012 12:30 pm
Niagara Catholic High School is providing applications to those students interested in applying for the St. Thomas More Guild Scholarship. The organization is a group of Catholic lawyers in the Diocese of Buffalo seeking to emulate the personal principles of St. Thomas More. These principles include honesty, integrity, dedication to profession, family and Catholic faith.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2012 12:30 pm
Some of the best live musical acts from Western New York, Southern Ontario and beyond can be seen for free at the Seneca casinos. Club 101 at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls, and Casino Bar at Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel in Salamanca, are the places to be for intimate, live music.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2012 12:25 pm
Hard Rock Rising, the venue's international battle of the bands, has begun for 2012. Interested acts can register to win the opportunity to perform at Hard Rock Calling 2012 plus up $10,000 in Reverbnation Promotion, along with a Hard Rock tour.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2012 12:25 pm
Panasonic Corporation of North America and the NBC Sports Group announced they will partner to make the London 2012 Olympic Games available in 3D to all U.S. distributors who carry Olympic coverage on cable, satellite and telco -- nearly 100 percent of the multi-channel industry. The effort will mark the first time that the Olympic Games will be distributed in the U.S. in 3D. Panasonic is NBC's exclusive flat-panel HDTV and Blu-ray disc player advertiser for the London Olympic Games.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2012 12:25 pm
Disney XD will launch "Marvel Universe," a dedicated Marvel programming block, with the new series "Ultimate Spider-Man" as its centerpiece, on Sunday, April 1.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls branch of YMCA Buffalo Niagara has begun its fundraising effort for the 2012 "Strong Kids Campaign" under the leadership of co-chairs Donald E. Burns and Albert Parker.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2012 07:00 am
Representatives of the Niagara Hospice Speakers Bureau are available to speak to groups and organizations about Hospice services and quality end-of-life care.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2012 12:40 am
New York State Sen. Mark Grisanti is the first Western New York lawmaker to co-sponsor and support Sen. Jeffery Klein and his fellow members of the Independent Democrats Conference on legislation to crack down on cyber-bulling in New York state.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 09:00 pm
In stark contrast to the previous two Village of Lewiston Board meetings, residents Monday overwhelmingly voiced their support for a new indoor sports complex.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 03:55 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today applauded the State Senate's confirmation of Gil Quinones, who will now serve as the president and CEO of the New York Power Authority. Quinones has been the acting president of NYPA since July 2011.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 03:45 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today joined his legislative colleagues from Western New York in a meeting with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to discuss the chief executive's proposal to invest $1 billion in the Buffalo-Niagara region in order to create jobs and foster economic growth.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 12:30 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Athletics Department has the national signing intents of three high school students.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 12:25 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its officers responded to 147 calls from Dec. 24 to 30. Below is a sampling of only those incidents the ECSO reported to the Island Dispatch.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 12:25 pm
The following incidents occurred from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 16 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC responded to 1,492 calls in 2011.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 12:25 pm
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 12:20 pm
The Rossi Law Firm has announced that effective Jan. 1 its law offices relocated to 68 Niagara St., Buffalo.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 12:20 pm
Volunteers from the Golden Age Center spent Thursday at work in a service that has saved their fellow town taxpayers thousands of dollars.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 12:15 pm
One Town Board seat remains vacant after the sitting four councilmembers deadlocked on appointing a fifth at Monday's reorganization meeting.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 12:15 pm
Nearly 20 years ago to the day, the Grand Island Town Board faced an impasse on whom to appoint to a vacant council seat similar to the one experienced Monday night.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 12:00 pm
This past week, a film crew from the television program "Mysteries at the Museum" (Travel Channel) spent the day at Old Fort Niagara filming a segment on "The William Morgan Affair."
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 11:10 am
While the Village of Lewiston has tabled plans to build a new, multimillion-dollar recreation center, trustees have opted to go forward with a previously scheduled public forum. Those for and against the idea (or possible locations) are invited to attend a 6 p.m. meeting tonight in the Red Brick Municipal Building gym, 145 N. Fourth St.
Architect David Giusiana will present the plateau design, which was first unveiled on Friday. Mayor Terry Collesano will read a prepared statement, and trustees will add all comments to the public record.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 09:30 am
It may be heralded by many as the Honeymoon Capital of the World for the stunning natural beauty and wealth of accommodations that have made Niagara Falls so popular with couples.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 09:05 am
New York State Sen. Grisanti was named the winner of the 2012 William B. Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award for his work on behalf of conservation and the environment.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 09:05 am
Take some time this January to observe Cervical Health Awareness Month and learn what you can do to detect and prevent cervical cancer.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 09:00 am
Niagara Hospice recently announced its schedule of January community support groups and workshops. Grief support groups are designed to provide education and support to people in the community to help them navigate the journey of grief and adapt to their losses in a healthy way. The caregiver empowerment workshop aims to help make caring for a loved one less stressful and more meaningful for caregivers.
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Sat, Jan 7th 2012 12:50 pm
In a surprising turnabout Saturday, the Village of Lewiston has shelved the recreation center proposal. Gary Hall, who was to spearhead project financing, has withdrawn himself from the project.
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Sat, Jan 7th 2012 07:05 am
The Youngstown Lions Club announces a scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded to a graduating 2012 high school senior by the Youngstown Lions Club in memory of the former mayor of Youngstown, Neil Riordan.
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Sat, Jan 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston-Porter Lancers junior varsity club hockey team won the first-ever Cheektowaga JV Christmas Tournament
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Sat, Jan 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Republican Committee announces a name change.
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Sat, Jan 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Restoration Advisory Board has issued the following statement this week with respect to its formation and status:
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Sat, Jan 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Porter got the year off with swearing-ins and the setting of appointments, salaries and town procedures at its 2012 organizational meeting, Tuesday afternoon at Town Hall.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 06:00 pm
The list includes Martin Sheen, Marisa Tomei, Blair Underwood, Reba McEntire, Rob Lowe, Helen Hunt, Rita Wilson, Edie Falco, Rashida Jones, Jerome Bettis, Jason Sudeikis and Paula Deen.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 06:00 pm
Lionel Richie, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Alanis Morissette, Ne-Yo and Robin Thicke join coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 05:55 pm
"The Chew" returns live Jan. 9 on ABC with superstar guests, useful tips, recipes to shed holiday pounds and ways to get energized in 2012. Actor Hugh Jackman (promoting The Laughing Man Coffee), chef Bobby Flay, Lana Parrilla (ABC's "Once Upon A Time"), chef Bobby Deen, plus Harley Pasternak (ABC's "The Revolution") are confirmed guests.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 05:35 pm
Not only is the Village of Lewiston moving forward with plans to build a recreation center, but trustees have taken one of the main stumbling blocks out of the equation.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 05:30 pm
Van Halen, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time, announced their return to the live stage. The band's extraordinary 2012 North American tour includes a stop at First Niagara Center on March 9 at 7:30 p.m.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 04:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto completed his health product drive for the Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry by delivering thousands of collected goods to the site.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 04:15 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department announces it will sponsor a youth three-on- three basketball program on Monday, Jan. 16, starting at 9 a.m. at the Lewiston Red Brick Municipal Building gym, North Fourth and Onondaga streets.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 04:10 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, to Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to a total of 67 calls during this period.
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